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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,130.03 and 428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,130.03 and 428.68 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,130.03 = 428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,130.03 = 428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,130.03 × 428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 484,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,421.26/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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